Snow can pose a lot of trouble for people visiting the city of Boston, often causing businesses and schools to close. Vacationers want to take the time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. Staying in from the snow can be burdensome and boring. The following are some activities you can try when the snow starts to fall or after the flurries have passed. These are ideal for couples or families.
This is an ideal way to view Boston after a big snowstorm. The Top of the Hub has the Skywalk Observatory, where you'll have a bird's eye view of the city. It costs $11 for adults, $7.50 for children and $9 for students.
Alternately, you can enjoy the skyline from The Top of the Hub restaurant instead. The restaurant serves brunch, dinner, dessert and lunch. Meals include Boston lobsters, New England clam chowder, beef, lamb, veal and chicken. There is also a vegetarian menu and wine list. For adults who want to relax, there's a jazz lounge in the area.
Reservations are required for both the restaurant and Skywalk Observatory.
Top of the Hub
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-536-1775
http://www.topofthehub.net
From Thanksgiving to December 30th (except Christmas day), you can see the annual Zoolights at the Stone Zoo. In addition to the attraction of twinkling lights, you'll find the zoo's usual occupants: bald eagles, porcupines, lynxes, gray foxes and reindeer.
Santa Claus also visits the zoo from Thanksgiving through December 23rd. Children can take pictures with the jolly man.
Admission is $4 for zoo members and is $5 at the gate. It is a dollar less during the weekends. This activity is ideal for families.
Zoo New England
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
http://www.zoonewengland.org
This is America's oldest public skate rink, according to the Boston Common Frog Pond website. Couples or families can skate over the perfectly polished ice. The rink is open from November to the middle of March. There's a total of at least 100 days of seasonal skating. The Frog Pond is close by to Boston restaurants and shops. Or just enjoy the rink's snack bar, which has a full menu of hot and cold treats. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Charles Street, Downtown Crossing or Back Bay's Newbury Street.
Admission is $4 per person and free for children under 13 years or younger.
Boston Common Frog Pond Foundation, Inc.
A Not-for-Profit Organization
84 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-635-2120
http://www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org
